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Osaka Castle Park Reviews

reikunboy
38 reviews

Osaka Castle the land of the shogun Jan 29, 2009

Osaka castle is Osaka's most recognised landmark, originally built in 1583 by Hideyoshi Toyotomi as a symbol of his authority and power. After he achieved his goal of unifying Japan, 100,000 workers took three years to construct this castle.

However in 1603, Ieyasu Tokugawa increased in power after the Hideyoshi's death and established the shogunate in Tokyo. There remained a tense relationship between the two families and eventually in the Summer of 1615, the Tokugawa forces consisting of 200,000 soldiers seiged the castle. The castle was destoyed but rebuilt by the Tokugawa forces within 10 years.

The story of Osaka castle doesn't finish here though as it was destroyed once again only 39 years after its reconstruction, not by war but suprisingly by lightning and was left as it was until reconstruction in 1931. Unfortunately the castle is a concrete reproduction of the original.

Inside the castle exhibits Toyotomi's memorabillia, as well as displays relating to the history of the castle. Entrance to the castle is 600 yen, but the exhibition offers little interest to foreigners so its probably not worth the entrance fee but definately come here to look at the picturesque castle

Part of the Things to do and see in Osaka - Kansai travel blog

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Osaka Castle Park Blogs

tj1777

Jul 16, 2009

I head down for the castle - which is sort of closing because I am coming a bit late - but the park is still open. I walk in and have a look around the area. The castle is originally from 1583 built by Toyotomi - but the castle has been burned down… Exploring Osaka for a bit

skitzcw

Jun 23, 2008

”Osaka castle is easiest accessed from the Osaka JR loop line stop, Osakajokoen. This will put you on the East side of this massive park and give you the chance to slowly trek across some bridges and over some moats to reach the concrete monster of a castle… When there were no electronics, what did we used to do for fun when it rained?

YantiSoe…

Jan 20, 2007

After checking out from the hotel, we went to Osaka Castle. We had to a long walk from the parking area to the castle. The castle was amazing. We could see and enjoyed the view of the city from the castle. There was also a museum where visitors could know about the history of the castle… Day 7, Osaka to Tokyo

cmgervais

Mar 30, 2008

According to Fodor's the best place to do that is Osaka-koen (park) and Osaka-jo (castle). Off we went. We decided to give the subway system a shot, and the first 45 minutes (maybe more) were spent staring blankly at the various signs, charts and maps, trying to figure out who, when, what...? Someone finally took… Spring showers and cherry blossoms.

worldup

Sep 20, 2005

Osaka Castle Built in the 1580’s, this is a huge stone castle. The walls have got to be 30 ft high. Inside in the main building you can see samurai armor, artifacts and videos of the life and times of the shogun. Its worth a trip here to get some good pictures and spend a half-hour walking around. It’s a good walk through the park… Osaka, not much here.